Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking

Like sitting close to a wickedly funny raconteur who turns her own wreckage into jokes, leaving you laughing and quietly moved.

Directed by

Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato

Genres

Documentary, Comedy

Starring

Carrie Fisher

Tagline

A show where one woman reconciles herself to being Carrie Fisher.

Overview

"Wishful Drinking" is based on Fisher's memoirs of the same title. The stage adaptation had its world premiere in 2006 at the Geffen Playhouse in L.A. It later played at Berkeley Repertory before opening on Broadway in October at Studio 54. The show takes audiences on a comic tour of Fisher's messy personal life and career. The actress-writer recounts stories about her work on the "Star Wars" series as well as her relationship with her parents Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. She also discusses her much-publicized problems with alcohol and drugs.

How it feels

Satirical, warm, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Addiction, family, identity, celebrity

Content

Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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